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| Photo: Instagram/Jalen Brunson |
In a thrilling matchup on Saturday evening, the New York Knicks clashed with the Sacramento Kings in California, clinching a hard-fought win with a final score of 98-91.
All eyes were on All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson, whose standout performance etched his name in Knicks history.
Brunson dazzled the court with a remarkable display, tallying an impressive 42 points, along with four rebounds, two assists, four steals, and a block.
Brunson dazzled the court with a remarkable display, tallying an impressive 42 points, along with four rebounds, two assists, four steals, and a block.
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| Photo: Instagram/Jalen Brunson |
His shooting prowess was on full display, going 17 for 28 from the field and sinking 5 of 10 three-point attempts during his 36 minutes of play.
However, Brunson's impact transcended the game itself, as he made Knicks history by recording 40+ points in consecutive games, a feat last achieved by Carmelo Anthony in 2014.
Jalen Brunson recorded 40+ points in consecutive games tonight, marking the first time a Knick has recorded 40+ points in back-to-back games since Carmelo Anthony (2014). Brunson is also the fourth Knick in franchise history to record 40+ points in consecutive games.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) March 17, 2024
This milestone also cemented Brunson as only the fourth player in franchise history to achieve such a remarkable feat.
The stellar performance by Brunson further underscores his sensational season, boasting averages of 27.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, with impressive shooting percentages of 47.8% from the field and 40.2% from beyond the arc across 62 games.
The stellar performance by Brunson further underscores his sensational season, boasting averages of 27.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, with impressive shooting percentages of 47.8% from the field and 40.2% from beyond the arc across 62 games.
Jalen Brunson becomes the fourth player in Knicks franchise history to record back-to-back games of 40+ points, joining Carmelo Anthony, Patrick Ewing and Bernard King. https://t.co/J4ZOc279Pj pic.twitter.com/7W1L5mS4jf
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) March 17, 2024
With this crucial victory, the Knicks solidify their position in the Eastern Conference, improving to a 40-27 record in 67 games and claiming the fourth seed.
Currently riding a three-game winning streak and posting a 6-4 record in their last ten games, the Knicks are poised for continued success as they gear up for their next challenge against the Golden State Warriors on Monday evening.
Jalen Brunson reacts to being the 4th Knick ever to get 40 PTS in Back-To-Back games. His company? King, Ewing, Melo 🤯@nyknicks | @jalenbrunson1 | @McNuttMonica pic.twitter.com/fDxClXNdh0
— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) March 17, 2024
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Source: Sports Illustrated
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